James E Taylor High School - Stampede Yearbook (Katy, TX)

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'IF L Speaks Out 1. Senior Scott Gambrell takes a break after studying lines. 2. Shelly Grover and Ann Hoff, freshmen, work diligently at an important Forensic project. 3. First row: Keith Evans. Second row: Jessica Woerner, Marsha Kern, April Rea, Tracy Tam, Cheryl Pratt, Teresa Garza. Third row: Todd Pownall, K. J. Wild, Kathy Boyce, Rebecca Goodman, Laura Drobnitch, Marlene Yarborogh. Fourth row: Paul Bayliss, Jeanie Madden, Mike Lauw, Debbie Zebold, Alexandra Martin, Eric Kendall. The Speech Department had many changes this year. lt was the first year for a separate speech department and also the first year that Taylor has had a National Forensic League. They af- filiated with N.F.L. in September of 1980, became the fifth largest affiliate in the nation in March, and chartered in April. The Taylor chapter has 70 members. They went to two workshops, seven- teen speech tournaments, festivals and scrimmages. They also hosted a junior high speech tournament which 29 junior high schools attended. Their many awards included three third place sweepstakes, one second place sweepstakes, and two first place sweepstakes. Individuals brought home ninety-seven medals, plaques, and trophies. K. J. Wild placed first in con- ference AAAA State UIL Persuasive Speaking and Marsha Kern qualified for the Texas Forensic Association's State meet. Other outstanding awards were Outstanding N.F.L. member 1981-82 - K. J. Wild, Outstanding N.F.L. novice Member - Marsha Kern, and Outstan- ding N.F.L. speaker - Keith Evans. Jeanie Madden also got an award for Oral Interpreter, and Mike Jordan got an award for debate.

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On With the Show The Thespians, an active group in our school, enjoyed many activities throughout the year. Most members ot the drama club participated in plays presented this year. The club was suc- cessful in UIL competitions. Several par- ties to 'celebrate opening nights were enjoyed by the Thespians. They also had a Spring Banquet where everyone dressed up in costumes. All of the members were pleased with the year and are excited about the year to come. 1. The Members ot the Thespian Club ant the apprentices take a vote on whether 0 not to hold a spring banquet. The fine decision was in favor ot the banquet. 2. Thespian apprentices: Front row: Jessica Woerner, Marlene Yarborough. Secom row: Alexandra Martin, Lisa Simpson Rebecca Goodman, Cathy Boyce. Thirc ny. row: Duralyn Owings, Jeannie Madden Rachel Martin, Scott Gambrell, Tam Freeman, Michelle Funderburk, Angie Reece, Laura Drobnitch. 3. The Thespians: Front row: Mike Lauw Karen Watson, Sarah Brown, Eric Kendall Second row: Heidi Bush, Billy Wright, Mrs Rachel Mattox, sponsor. Third row: Gret chen Larson, Michelle Dunken, Bennet McCarrolI, Leza Blackburn, Keith Evans Fourth row: Stephanie Alexander, Todc Pownall, Charlotte Keith, Renee Padda. ni' .

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Pr: liq Mutants: Learning in the Lob ill-,rm my --.mai D3 1 . rf Q -xx X 1. 2. 3. 46 . XV fyaaw M ,J 'BwN....,,- K Jxpw I ...: . Seniors Nikki Bradford and Nancy Davis examine the contents of a test tube as Mrs. Weatherly checks a paper. Mutants: Front row: Todd Smith, Chris Cox,-Bill Horadim, Scott Draper. Second row: Laura Bell, Dan Cox, Marcia Kern, Matt Lasater, Britt Parnell, Brian Parizot, Wayne Dong, Jeff Day, Julia Chu. Senior Marian Erdman looks squeamish as she examines a fetal pig. 2. 1 -